CS-2 (Graceful Flyer ) Class V Courier-Scout

From the FASA Star Trek Romulan Ship Recognition Manual, 2nd Edition

NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide
Data Reliability: A
Major Data Source: Type 10 vessel in Starfleet possession; captured Romulan data.

        The ships in this class were used for long-range courier missions for many years. Carrying light armament, they were used extensively along the Federation borders and in the Triangle. Because they can sustain Warp 7 speeds, they have been used as V.I.P. transport throughout the Empire.
        About Stardate 1/8608, the CS-2 Type 2 was introduced into service to replace the Type 1; though quite suitable for its role, its weapons systems were light, a trend that continued until the introduction of the Type 6 about Stardate 1/9804. This newer model carried an upgraded beam weapon and mounted a more powerful engine; existing vessels of Type 2 through 5 were not refitted, but were relegated to duties within the Empire. Types 7 through 9 showed cosmetic changes to the Type 6, but about Stardate 2/0510, the Type 10 was introduced with new-style shields and more powerful weapons and engines. Vessels in this class were put into the reserve fleets about Stardate 2/14.
Of the approximately 300 built, about 150 currently serve in the reserve fleet. It is known that at least 90 have been sold to the private sector; one Type 5, one Type 7, and one Type 10 operate exclusively within the Triangle.
        Named for the Romulan verelan vastarum (graceful flyer), a Romulan bird know for its ability to glide gracefully for hours at a time, these ships are common along the borders of the Empire, though they normally are not involved in military missions.

 

Construction Data:      
     Model- Type 2 Type 6 Type 10
     Class- V V V
     Class Commission Date- 2247 2257 2262
     Number Produced- 120 70 110
Hull Data:      
     Superstructure- 7 7 8
     Damage Chart- A A A
     Size      
          Length- 164 m 164 m 164 m
          Width- 156 m 156 m 156 m
          Height- 31 m 31 m 30 m
     Displacement- 42,073 mt 43,883 mt 46,085 mt
     Cargo      
          Total SCU- 24 SCU 24 SCU 24 SCU
          Cargo Capacity- 1,200 mt 1,200 mt 1,200 mt
Equipment Data:      
     Computer Type- R-2m R-3m R-3m
     Transporters-      
          Standard 9-person- 1 1 1
          Emergency 20-person- 1 1 1
          Cargo- 1 1 1
Other Data:      
     Crew- 118 118 118
     Passengers- 30 30 30
Engines and Power Data:      
     Total Power Available- 20 23 30
     Movement Point Ratio- 2/1 2/1 2/1
     Warp Engine Type- RWD-1 RWD-2 RWD-2
          Number- 1 1 1
          Power- 15 18 18
          Stress Chart- N/O O/Q O/Q
          Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7 Warp 7 Warp 7
          Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 Warp 8
     Impulse Engine Type- RIB-3 RIB-3 RID-3
          Power Units- 5 5 12
Weapons and Firing Data:      
     Beam Weapon Type - RB-2 RB-7 RB-8
          Number- 2 2 2
          Firing Arcs- 1 f/p, 1 f/s 1 f/p, 1 f/s 1 f/p, 1 f/s
          Firing Chart- K J N
          Maximum Power- 2 4 6
          Damage Modifiers      
                   +3 (-) (-) (1-4)
                   +2 (-) (1-6) (5-9)
                   +1 (-) (7-10) (10-13)
Shield Data:      
     Shield Type- RSD RSD RSE
     Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/1 1/2
     Maximum Shield- 8 8 8
Combat Efficiency:      
     D- 36.0 38.0 65.4
     WDF- 1.6 4.6 8.2

 

NOTES:
Weight adjusted to non-rounded total.

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